"What's wrong with your shoulder? Let me have a look at it," Edward asked, easily undoing the first two buttons of her uniform. He turned the uniform out and saw the bruises. His eyes instantly turned cold. He stared intensely at Daisy, waiting for an explanation.
"It's nothing, just a couple of scrapes from training. I'll be more careful next time." Daisy blushed, reaching for her uniform to put it back in order. Although she and Edward had already been intimate, she still wasn't used to being naked in front of him.
Be still. Do you think I'll get turned on right now?" Edward stared at her. There was underlying anger in his tone. He got off the bed and walked straight out of the door. Daisy watched his retreating back in slight discomfort. This was not how she had imagined things would go at all. He used to care about her so much. He wasn't supposed to react this way at the sight of her bruises. Daisy bit her lower lip and sighed. She straightened her uniform and buttoned it up slowly, wondering what was getting on Edward's nerves this time. What an arrogant and moody man! But it didn't matter why he was mad right now, as long as he didn't grill her about how she had gotten the bruises. She had no idea how to explain them.
I told you not to move. Why did you button up your uniform? Do you want me to undress you again?" Just as Daisy moved to stand up, Edward returned with a white porcelain bottle in his hand. He walked up to her with furrowed eyebrows.
"I..." Daisy twitched her mouth, feeling wronged and too upset to say a word. Should she have just sat there with her bare shoulder? That was not like her. And Edward wasn't acting himself today either. He hadn't said a single caring word to her yet. All she felt from him was cold anger, the complete opposite of how he usually acted towards her. She wanted to get away from him.
"Unbutton your clothes," Edward said coolly. He hadn't intended to use that tone with Daisy, but when the words came out of his mouth, he sounded like he was in a bad mood. He wasn't upset because she hadn't told him about the blood donation, he was upset because she never took good care of her body. Whenever he saw her get a new bruise, he felt helpless for not being able to protect his woman. But Daisy had a unique profession, there wasn't much he could do about it.
"Edward, what's the matter with you? What are you so upset about? What did I do? Why do I have to unbutton my clothes?" Daisy raised her voice in agitation. Because her attention was focused on the expression on Edward's face, she didn't notice the bottle he was holding. She was irritated by his request. First, he ripped open her clothes and walked away without a word, now he was making her unbutton them herself. It was very irritating. Who did he think he was? She couldn't stand him pushing her like that.
"What do you think? Don't you need some ointment for the bruises? Or do you think I want you right now?" Edward rolled his eyes at her. He was still angry about last night. And seeing her new bruises fueled his anger even more. Rage was building up in his chest.
"Why are you acting like this? Why are you so angry?" Daisy pursed her lips, looking at him with pitiful eyes. He was currently acting so strange and distant towards her. Humans were greedy, they always wanted more. She felt hurt by his attitude.
It seems you don't know me after all. It doesn't matter. Do you want to apply it yourself or do you want me to do it?" Edward smiled casually. Apparently, women shouldn't be spoiled. If they were, they would challenge you and ignore your feelings.
"Won't you help me?" Hearing Edward's cold response, Daisy's heart ached. She gazed at him tearfully.
"Don't you have your guard up against me?" His tone remained cool as he sat next to her with a frown. He hated how Daisy never let her guard down with him.
"Never mind. This kind of injury isn't a big deal for me. I'll recover quickly even without the ointment." Daisy stood up angrily. Even though she loved Edward, she still had principles. She wouldn't put up with this kind of unreasonable behavior.
"What? Feeling upset now?" Edward reached for her wrist and took her into his arms with a tug. Finally, a faint smile appeared on his face.
"What are you doing? Let go of me." Daisy struggled. But since he hadn't recovered from his injury yet, she had to be careful.
What does it look like? I'm applying the ointment for you, of course. What else could it be?" Edward started to unbutton her uniform again. Because Daisy was being stubborn, he stopped teasing her.
Hmph! Weren't you reluctant to do it before?" Daisy pouted and pinched him hard on his waist. He had to pay for making her sad.
Ouch! Are you really mad? I was only teasing you." Edward's mouth twisted with pain. He definitely got a new bruise on his waist just now. She must be really pissed off.
"Who would tease a person like that?" Daisy was tired of being strong and tough in the military. At home, all she wanted to do was be a delicate woman in front of Edward and have the man she loved spoil her.
I apologize. Now, tell me who did this. And don't lie to me. I'm not as stupid as you think." Edward opened the bottle of ointment. A sweet fragrance immediately filled their noses.
What ointment is this? It smells lovely." It was uncommon for Daisy to see an ointment with such a strong fragrance. Daisy took a deep breath and overlooked Edward's question.
I have no idea. I just snatched it from Tom. It should be very potent." It seemed he came prepared when he took the medicine from Tom, because it looked like he would be frequently applying it for Daisy. She didn't have a clue how to look after herself at all.
Are you a looter? Why are you always taking somebody else's things? You even ripped Tom off with the hospital expenses. You are indeed a qualified sly businessman." Daisy felt the coolness when Edward's fingertips caressed her skin. She flushed, as if her skin was being dyed red.
I'm the one losing money here. His experimental expenses are several times higher than this. I would be a fool if I didn't charge him for interest." Edward's fingers quietly slid down. When he was about to reach one of her sensitive parts, she pinched his fingers to stop him.
I knew you wouldn't change. Aren't you ashamed of yourself for calling yourself a gentleman?" Daisy looked at him with disdain and deliberately shot him a seductive look as she buttoned up her clothes slowly.
"Woman, are you trying to seduce me? Or is this your way of avoiding my question?" Edward narrowed his eyes at Daisy. His gaze was filled with desire.
What do you think?" Daisy smiled gently. It was now her turn to tease him.
"I think you're seducing me. I must warn you that I'm nearly fully recovered. You might be unable to get out of bed." Edward smiled devilishly. His fingertips slid to her lips, his eyes full of lust.
"Daddy, why won't mommy be able to get out of bed?" And here came the third wheel. Edward knew that Justin was pretending to be innocent by asking that question. The little imp jumped out and ruined the moment every time he wanted to be intimate with Daisy. At that moment, Edward wished he could stuff the boy back into his mother's womb.
"Hey, buddy, stop pretending to be innocent. I know you." Edward sighed and let go of Daisy. Justin displayed a cunning smile as Edward glared at him angrily.
"Mommy, daddy doesn't want to answer my question. Can you tell me?" Justin ran into his mother's arms with a smile.
No, I'll only say the same thing as your father did." Justin thought his mother couldn't see him through, but he was wrong. Daisy knew that Justin was only pretending to be ignorant.
Justin pouted. "My innocent heart is broken. What kind of parents are you?" Justin cried dramatically on Daisy's shoulder.
Innocent heart? What innocent heart? Why don't we see it right now?" Edward asked as he looked at Justin. He enjoyed family moments like this, something he had never dreamed of before. He originally thought that he would spend the rest of his life switching from one woman to the next as he used to, but not anymore. His family brought him so much happiness.
That's because you don't love me anymore. You both ignore me." Justin complained about their recent neglect of him. He was about to shift to Daisy's other shoulder when Edward stopped him.
Be careful. Your mom's shoulder is injured." Edward pulled Justin away from Daisy. Apparently, he cared about her a lot. His cold attitude earlier was only a pretense.
"Were you on an assignment today? Or did Hank pick on you again?" Justin stopped smiling. He guessed the answer was the latter. That guy was a troublemaker. He had picked on his mom a lot ever since they moved in the residential quarters. Luckily, she seldom got hurt unless she was distracted. Hank was far from her match. But why was she injured this time?
Hank again? I guess he never learns." Edward smiled grimly. This was the reason Daisy had been avoiding his question. But he had gotten his answer through Justin. He could stop pushing her now.